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I have no idea who this guy is.
 
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NoDak said:
Good? Bad?
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Good.

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst

Draft Projection
Rounds 4-5

NFL Comparison
Jaylinn Hawkins

Overview

Thomas projects as a middle-round safety with good size and strength. He needs to play near the line of scrimmage. He will fit the run, run the alleys and finish what is on his plate as a downhill safety, but assignment busts and coverage tightness will cause defensive coordinators stress on the back-end. He's a very talented cover man on special teams. He might even have the frame to take on more weight and give it a go as a linebacker in the future. He should become a good backup with the talent to step in and potentially start if the scheme is right.

Strengths
  • Long-armed safety with NFL size.
  • Determined getting to the ball-carrier.
  • Plays with proper bend for control in his pursuit.
  • No hesitation to slide in and fit up the run.
  • Effective wrap-up tackler with some stopping power.
  • Turns action back inside with contain technique.
  • Size to bother tight ends in space.
  • Swats away throws with his long-distance length.
  • Displayed surprising single-high range versus Notre Dame and North Carolina.
  • Superior talent on kick and punt cover teams.
Weaknesses
  • Foot quickness is below average.
  • Build-up runner lacking instant juice in pursuit.
  • Can be isolated and exploited as a deep safety.
  • Unable to overcome having cover leverage busted.
  • Had some busted assignments.
  • Needs more aggressive attack against blockers.
  • Has trouble seeing peripheral blocks inside the box.
Sources Tell Us

"He's going to make a team as a core special-teams player right out of the gate." -- Scout for AFC team
 
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